Overview
2021 may well prove to be a landmark year in the history of climate change. The consensus established following COP26 brought about a momentum that has seen institutions, enterprises, governments across all sectors and the whole world commit to achieving net zero by 2050.
The momentous nature of the energy transition brings with it as many risks as opportunities.
As a powerhouse conglomerate in the region, Alpha Dhabi will play a leading role in the business communities’ efforts to drive sustainability across the emirates. With its fast-growing portfolio in construction, healthcare, hospitality, industries, and investments in promising sectors, ADH is uniquely positioned to leverage its experience and strength.
Under the moderation of Neslihan Aydagul, Managing Director for the UAE, The Business Year will interview Eng. Hamad Al Ameri, Managing Director and CEO, to outline the Alpha Dhabi’s current position in the market, what its priorities are and how it is engaging with this seminal issue going forward.
Speakers
Hamad Salem Al Ameri
Managing Director and CEO Alpha Dhabi Holding

Hamad Salem Al Ameri
Managing Director and CEO Alpha Dhabi Holding
Engineer Hamad Salem Al Ameri is the Managing Director of Alpha Dhabi Holding and through this position he seeks to lead the strategic growth plans of Alpha Dhabi Holding and its subsidiaries which resulted in the transition of group’s business from being a small company to a large investment group. Some of the key positions held by Engineer Hamad Salem Al Ameri include Vice Chairman of National Marine Dredging Company, MD & Vice chairman of Trojan Construction Group, Member of the Board of Directors of Aldar properties, Member of the Board of Directors of both Arabtec Holding Company PJSC, Member of the Board of Directors of Al Jazeera Technical Solutions and Investments LLC.Engineer Hamad Salem Al Ameri has extensive experience in the construction and real estate sectors, international finance and investments, government, public and non-profit institutions, in addition to the oil, energy and utilities sectors.Engineer Hamad Salem Al Ameri holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the American University in Dubai, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Canadian University.
Neslihan Aydagül Mathieu
Managing Director UAE The Business Year
Neslihan Aydagül Mathieu
Managing Director UAE The Business Year
Neslihan Aydagul is the Managing Director for The Business Year in the UAE. Ms. Aydagul's experience in the research field pans to the early 2000s where she lead research projects in Qatar and Bahrain as well as opening her employer's offices in South East Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam. After successful launches, she switched her focus to the GCC, and has been based in the Gulf for the past 10 years, Saudi Arabia and the UAE particularly Abu Dhabi, during which time directed the production of 12 annual investment manuals and gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Gulf.